Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale F4 fighters, marking a major step in its long term air force modernization strategy while navigating funding, production, and operational challenges.
Defense
The Indian Air Force has officially commissioned Nyoma Airbase in eastern Ladakh as the world’s highest operational fighter base, situated at an elevation of 13,700 feet.
The US Air Force carried out the first and so far only tests of dropping inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs from the F-35A at Tonopah Test Range near Las Vegas (LAS).
NATO members have canceled plans to acquire the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail, affecting operations at Geilenkirchen Air Base (GKE), which hosts the alliance’s aging E-3A AWACS fleet.
Three AH-64E Apache helicopters bound for India return to the U.S., delaying delivery amid unclear logistical issues.
Turkish Air Force C-130 crashes in Georgia (TBS) after departing Baku (GYD), killing military personnel and prompting rescue efforts.
The MiG-21, India’s first supersonic fighter, is returning to the skies as part of the Indian Air Force’s Heritage Flight, celebrating six decades of service and unmatched legacy.
President Donald Trump’s call to resume full nuclear weapons testing draws sharp criticism from experts, who argue it proves unnecessary due to advanced US simulation capabilities and risks empowering adversaries.
India has signed a landmark deal worth over $1 billion to acquire 113 jet engines for its indigenous Tejas Mark-1A fighter aircraft.
Romania has officially completed the transfer of eighteen second-hand F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from the Netherlands for a symbolic price of one Euro (€1).